tl;dr ☑️

Why Bother? 🤷

Ads and trackers don’t just exist on your web browser, they also follow your behavior on your mobile apps, and other smart devices like Smart TVs and Video Game Consoles.

A DNS (Domain Name System🔗) is a service that you use every day, even if you didn’t realize it. When you type in www.google.com a DNS allows your computer to find the Google website. Advertisers also use DNS to find their trackers and send your data to their servers. Setting up a custom DNS on your devices or router can deny advertisers access to their own services, reduce ads and limit your data sharing.

Setup & Config ⚙️

  1. Go to the Adguard Public DNS Website🔗 on your desktop or mobile device. (For best results use on all your devices).
  2. Select Method No2 (Recommended)
  3. Select a device type. Mobile Device (Android or iOS) and Router, are both recommended.
  4. Follow the directions to complete setup for your device.
    1. Select the appropriate DNS Servers for your situation. “Default Servers” are recommended.
  5. Visit the Adguard Test Website🔗 and confirm “AdGuard DNS” is Running.

Adguard DNS has a paid product🔗 which can give you much control over how ads and trackers are blocked.

Other Alternatives 💡

  • Not interested in Adguard? The folks at PrivacyGuides🔗 have very well researched DNS alternatives.

What’s Next ⏭️

  1. (If you haven’t yet) Web Browser🔗: You’ll have a brand new browser to limit ads and tracking on the web.
  2. (Optional) VPN🔗: You’ll get a VPN to hide your location and internet traffic from advertisers.
  3. Continue learning about Online Privacy🔗: You’ve got this! Time to take your online privacy to the next level!